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  1. Kevin

    Kevin Oct 18, 2012

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    Hi everyone,
    I just received this watch from my father and was wondering if anyone could give me a bit of feedback/info on it? My understanding is it's from the 50's and is a "bumper" if that's the correct term. Any feedback would be appreciated.
    First time poster here - great to find this forum.

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  2. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Oct 18, 2012

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    You are correct about it being a bumper automatic, probably a cal. 342 or 344.

    http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&&2uswk&Omega_342

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    Your watch most likely has a US made case mated to an Omega swiss movement. Any idea of the case metal? Is it solid 14K or gold-filled?

    The band is aftermarket, but looks like it was made about the same era as the watch in the early 1950's.

    Hope this helps,
    gatorcpa
     
  3. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 18, 2012

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    Picture of the inside and inside back would help a lot.
     
  4. CanberraOmega

    CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Oct 18, 2012

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    Stunning watch!
     
  5. Kevin

    Kevin Oct 19, 2012

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    Thanks for the feedback - I believe that the case is solid 14K though I'm not sure. The links to the info on the movements are much appreciated....not sure exactly what I'm looking at but definitely a start!
     
  6. Kevin

    Kevin Oct 19, 2012

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    My next stop is a jeweler. Been to two so far to ask that they take a look but they had no luck opening the case.... Need to find a watchmaker!
     
  7. Kevin

    Kevin Oct 19, 2012

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    Many thanks!
     
  8. chiko7734

    chiko7734 Oct 19, 2012

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    It's definitely gold plated or capped, not solid gold. If it were, there would be a gold caseback, not a stainless steel one.
     
  9. X350 XJR Ω 1

    X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Oct 19, 2012

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    I believe you are only seeing a reflection, even a gold-filled one would have a gold-filled back, these were not made with ss backs.
     
  10. chiko7734

    chiko7734 Oct 19, 2012

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    You must be right, it could be a reflection, just really looks like a stainless back to me.